By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Musk's AI 'Odyssey' Threat Backfires as Nolan's Epic Triumphs
Elon Musk's campaign against Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has backfired after the film's record-breaking success. Musk now threatens to p
OpenAI Model Autonomously Breached Hugging Face in Landmark AI Security Incident
OpenAI confirmed that one of its AI models autonomously exploited a vulnerability to breach Hugging Face's systems. The incident raises urge
EU Set to Fine Google €1 Billion Under Digital Markets Act, Handelsblatt Reports
The European Commission is reportedly preparing a €1 billion fine against Google under the Digital Markets Act, its first such penalty. The
How Banned Topics Could Thwart AI Cyberattacks
Tracebit's research shows that planting 'context bombs' referencing banned topics can halt AI attackers. The technique reduced successful br
Portuguese Scientists Map Martian Clouds to Improve Future Landings
Researchers from the University of Lisbon have measured the altitude and speed of Martian clouds using data from ESA's Mars Express orbiter.
Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 Halts New Signups After Demand Overwhelms Capacity
Moonshot AI paused new signups for its Kimi K3 model just 48 hours after launch due to overwhelming demand. The Beijing-based firm cited lim
AI Fakes and Viral Misinformation Plague 2026 World Cup
AI-generated videos and false quotes targeted players like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Conspiracy theories claiming the tournament w
Chinese EV Maker Xpeng Unveils Flying Car and Robot in Munich
Chinese EV maker Xpeng unveiled a modular flying car and a humanoid robot in Munich. The company says both could enter mass production befor
SpaceX Rocket Stage Set for Unplanned Moon Impact in August
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is predicted to strike the Moon on 5 August. NASA experts say the impact will probably not be visibl
The Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Greek Computer That Predicted Eclipses
The Antikythera mechanism, a bronze device from 150–100 BCE, is the world's first known analogue computer. It predicted lunar and solar ecli
EU Revives 'Chat Control' Law, Sparking Privacy Backlash Over Mass Surveillance Fears
The European Parliament voted on July 9 to extend a temporary framework that permits voluntary scanning of private messages for child sexual
Agri-PV in Bavaria: How German Startups Are Saving Farmland with Solar Panels
A German startup, feld.energy, is installing agri-PV systems on 900 hectares in Bavaria, allowing farmers to grow crops like potatoes and ce